This the sort of apartment we would expect to go to when we go on holiday. Home from home but overlooking the Mediterranean sea and with the sun out all year round and stunning views on the sea and mountains. Direct access to beach in a lovely cove.

The apartment is entirely refurbished, with fully equiped kitchen & bathroom and high finish furniture.

The south oriented balcony offers amazing views over the Mediterranean sea and the unspoiled hills surrounding the little secluded cove. With 2 tables and up to 6 chairs you can arrange to have your meals outside. If you want to enjoy a glass of wine or a cold beer in the shade you can lower the sun blind while keeping the spectacular views on the sea.

The spacious living/dining room with cosy sofas is the perfect place to relax and chill out. Satellite TV and stereo sound system available. The glass dining table with 4 comfortable chairs is ideal for dining with your family/friends whilst enjoying the great view over the Mediterranean sea and the surrounding hills.

Iron and small iron board available. For your visits to the beach you can use the beach mats (2), parasol, sun chairs (2) and wind screen.

The apartment is located in a hotel complex that has a sauna and gym which can be used for a small fee at the hotel reception. It has the use of 17 tennis courts all year round at no extra cost. The swimming pool is open all year round, and you can have your meal with a glass of wine or beer at the bar/restaurant around the swimming pool. There is also a "chiringuito" (open air grill BBQ restaurant) on the beach in front of the apartment open in June, July and August. There is also a supermarket in the hotel which is open from June to October.
From the apartment you have direct access to the beach, with a pleasant stroll through the beautiful and shady garden of the hotel, where you also find a playground for your children.

Johan Renders

Area Information

The apartment is located in the quiet residencial neighbourhood of Montiboli, with the services of a 3star and a 5 star hotel next to your door.

Villajoyosa is an enchanting little fishing town located some 3km from the apartment. ItÂ´s a historical town famed for its brightly coloured houses, its beach, its fish auctions and its chocolate factories, yes you read it correctly - chocolate factories. In the late 1800s Villajoyosa was home to over 30 chocolate factories. So no wonder itÂ´s called The Village of Joy, with so many chocolate factories, how could one ever be sad?Two of the chocolate factories, third and fourth generation family businesses, are still in operation today. I recommend visiting both factories. Perez Chocolates feels like a more personal, family operation, while there is more to see and do at Valor. Both are free.
The chocolate factories are located within easy walking distance of the Villajoyosa tram station. To find Valor, walk beside the tracks and over the bridge. Turn left when you reach Calle Pianista Gonzalo Soriano. The factory will be on your left, and it's hard to miss as it's very large. To reach Chocolates Perez, cross the street at Valor and proceed down the street past the Centro de Salud. At the first corner, turn left. You'll almost immediately turn right (there's a road sign for Finestat). The chocolate factory will be one block down this street and facing you.

Villajoyosa, a town which has always had a strong relationship with the sea, has managed, despite the growing number of tourists each year, to preserve some of its quirky historical and cultural features. The story behind its vibrantly coloured houses is quite endearing really : the idea behind painting the houses in such eye-catching colours was to ensure that sailors from the village could see their houses from afar at sea, therefore making the difficult task of finding their way home that little bit easier! Whatever the reason behind it, I love it. It gives the place such character.

As you walk along the narrow winding streets you feel a huge sense of pride and nostalgia seeping through the walls of these colourful facades. The bright colours of these tall but narrow buildings contrasted against the bright blue sky is just incredible. The way the light dances through the streets, illuminating the trees and cobbles, casting shadows along the walls of the houses as it goes, makes you feel relaxed and contented.

Not only does Villajoyosa have bucket loads of history, character and quirkiness to offer to anyone who wishes to step foot on this authentic bit of Spanish heaven, it also has a beach and port area. This beach, lined with the traditional coloured houses, is a far cry from the typical beaches you will find along the Mediterranean Sea. While it is a relatively small beach, with golden sand, clear blue water and clusters of palms to keep you protected from the rays of the sun, it is set in an idyllic location, surrounded by mountains, what more could you ask for?

Neatly tucked in at the end of the beach is the port, the town's most important area. A relatively small port, just like the beach, but most definitely an important one. ItÂ´s key to this town's history, culture and personality. Being the authentic fishing town that it is, every evening, once the fishermen have returned from their daily trips, an auction is held selling the freshest of fish and sea food from the area, you canÂ´t get really get more authentic than that, no wonder this town has such character!

So all in all you will be pleasantly surprised with what this little town has to offer. The perfect balance of sun, sea and culture. Villajoyosa is most definitely an example of a seaside resort that has remained true to its traditions and remained completely unspoilt by tourism. Such a refreshing change. I would definitely recommend a visit to this town if you want to experience a taste of what real Spanish life is all about.